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Markets

ASX Accused of Trying to 'Crush' Rival Blockchain Trading System

Fintech iSignThis claimed the Australian Securities Exchange suspended its shares to prevent its rival DLT trading system from launching.

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Markets

Power Ledger to Bring Blockchain Energy Trading to West Australian Housing Developments

The blockchain firm will provide the technology to enable energy trading at 10 new housing developments.

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Markets

Australian Crypto Exchange CoinSpot Wins ISO Security Accreditation

CoinSpot says it's jumped through the hoops to meet the internationally recognized ISO standard.

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Finance

ASX's Long-in-the-Works DLT Plan on Ice Amid Coronavirus Concerns

With COVID-19 fast spreading in Australia, the stock exchange is pausing the project until June to reassess the situation.

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Policy

Australian Tax Office to Warn Investors Over Crypto Misreporting

Up to 350,000 Australians will be contacted by regulators soon to remind them of their obligations when trading in digital assets like bitcoin.

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Finance

Australian Soccer Club Calls Off Purchase Deal With Controversial Crypto Company

Perth glory FC owner Tony Sage reportedly called off the deal after a due diligence trip to London last week.

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Finance

National Stock Exchange of Australia Plans DLT Platform to Compete With ASX

National Stock Exchange of Australia owner NSX Ltd. and financial institution iSignthis are forming joint venture to offer a digital securities trading platform.

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Finance

ASX Sees Industry Benefits Arising From Blockchain Upgrade as July Tests Approach

The chief of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) said the company's approaching shift to blockchain tech could bring opportunities to the wider securities industry.

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Finance

Top Australian Soccer Club Acquired By Token-Powered Fan Marketplace

Perth Glory is being acquired by a sports-focused group that says it raised $70 million in a 2018 token offering.

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Policy

Australian Government Eyes Business Benefits in New National Blockchain Roadmap

The Australian government has unveiled a new push for blockchain innovation in an updated national roadmap released Friday.

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